I am in need of some unbiased help from everyone here. I am getting ready to buy a new bike for the first time, I've always bought used old bikes. I am currently using an "80's" Takara 12 speed road bike but want to get a new Hybrid bike. I have been doing alot computer shopping as well as on the road shopping, I am wanting to stay under $600. I have narrowed it down to three choices, the 2011 Giant Escape 2 or 1, the Trek fx3 and the Felt Speed 50. The Giant is a new model and has just been released. I have read alot about the Trek and it seems to be a good bike but the other 2, I have not been able to find out anything on them. I was hoping some of you out there could give some info about the components they have, $ for $ which is the best value. I plan on doing some riding in the range of 10-15 miles a day 4-6 days a week. The only one I have found in my size to test ride is the Trek, I found 1 lbs that had the Felt and another that had a Giant 2(now 1) but only in a smaller size. Any help/comments or opinions would be welcomed on these bikes, thanks